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Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence to make a meaningful difference every single day?

We are currently recruiting for a committed Pastoral Support Mentor to join a specialist SEMH secondary provision in Newham. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require consistent pastoral guidance, emotional regulation support, and positive role modelling to re-engage with education.

About the School

This specialist SEMH setting supports young people who have experienced significant barriers to learning, including trauma, adverse childhood experiences, behavioural challenges, and unmet emotional needs. The school provides a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupil welfare is at the heart of everything they do.

With smaller class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, the school prioritises relationship-building, consistency, and personalised support. A strong safeguarding and pastoral framework ensures that pupils feel safe, understood, and supported both academically and emotionally.

The leadership team promotes a trauma-informed and restorative approach to behaviour. Staff work collaboratively across pastoral, teaching and therapeutic teams to develop individual support plans that focus on emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term personal development. This is a setting where patience, empathy and consistency are essential — and where staff genuinely see the impact of their work.

The Role

As a Pastoral Support Mentor, you will:

Provide intensive 1:1 and small-group pastoral and welfare support

Support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them develop emotional regulation strategies

Act as a positive role model, promoting resilience and self-belief

De-escalate challenging situations using trauma-informed and restorative approaches

Support pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times

Contribute to individual behaviour and welfare plans

Liaise closely with teaching staff, SENCO, DSL and external professionals

Monitor wellbeing, attendance and engagement

This role would suit individuals with experience in SEMH schools, alternative provisions, youth work, mentoring, care work, or outreach support.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs

Be calm, emotionally resilient, and consistent under pressure

Understand trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches

Have strong safeguarding knowledge and awareness of child protection procedures

Be confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour

Be patient, empathetic and genuinely passionate about supporting vulnerable pupils

Team Teach or de-escalation training is desirable but not essential.

Benefits to YOU:

Excellent rates of pay

Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance

Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule

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Exclusive school & trust partnerships

FREE Perks Portal with access to a wide range of discounts

Access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy

FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources

FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub

School Preparation Pack to ensure you’re fully prepared

24/7 support from your personal consultant

Access to our Unbottled division delivering lived-experience speakers in schools

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If you are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people and want to be part of a setting where pastoral care and welfare truly come first, we would love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch for more information about this rewarding opportunity.

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